Tag: Trump administration

Most Americans believe misinformation is a problem — federal research cuts will only make the problem worse

Most Americans believe misinformation is a problem — federal research cuts will only make the problem worse

Education Sec. McMahon’s Battle with Harvard University | WSJ

Education Sec. McMahon’s Battle with Harvard University | WSJ

Federal R&D funding boosts productivity for the whole economy − making big cuts to such government spending unwise

Federal R&D funding boosts productivity for the whole economy − making big cuts to such government spending unwise

AmeriCorps is on the chopping block – despite research showing that the national service agency is making a difference in local communities

AmeriCorps is on the chopping block – despite research showing that the national service agency is making a difference in local communities

Hurricane season is here, but FEMA’s policy change could leave low-income areas less protected

Hurricane season is here, but FEMA’s policy change could leave low-income areas less protected

Harvard fights to keep enrolling international students – 4 essential reads about their broader impact

Harvard fights to keep enrolling international students – 4 essential reads about their broader impact

WHO is finalizing a new treaty that prepares for the next pandemic − but the US isn’t signing

WHO is finalizing a new treaty that prepares for the next pandemic − but the US isn’t signing

Work requirements are better at blocking benefits for low-income people than they are at helping those folks find jobs

Work requirements are better at blocking benefits for low-income people than they are at helping those folks find jobs

As US ramps up fossil fuels, communities will have to adapt to the consequences − yet climate adaptation funding is on the chopping block

As US ramps up fossil fuels, communities will have to adapt to the consequences − yet climate adaptation funding is on the chopping block

How redefining just one word could strip the Endangered Species Act’s ability to protect vital habitat

How redefining just one word could strip the Endangered Species Act’s ability to protect vital habitat

Trump moves to gut low-income energy assistance as summer heat descends and electricity prices rise

Trump moves to gut low-income energy assistance as summer heat descends and electricity prices rise

As US ramps up fossil fuels, communities will have to adapt to the consequences − yet climate adaptation funding is on the chopping block

As US doubles down on fossil fuels, communities will have to adapt to the consequences − yet climate adaptation funding is on the chopping block